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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 246.18 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 246.18 and 116.16 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 246.18 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/246.18 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 246.18 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 28,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596.27/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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