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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 245.96 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 245.96 and 116.11 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 245.96 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/245.96 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 245.96 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 28,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,558.42/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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