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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.36, 246.12 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.36, 246.12 and 112.84 is: 155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.36 : 246.12 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.36/246.12 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.36x = 246.12 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.36x = 27,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,772.18/178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.71

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