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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 246.08 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 246.08 and 116.19 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 246.08 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/246.08 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 246.08 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 28,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,593.25/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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