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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.36, 245.98 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.36, 245.98 and 116.13 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.36 : 245.98 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.36/245.98 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.36x = 245.98 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.36x = 28,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,565.66/178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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