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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.40, 245.99 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.40, 245.99 and 112.89 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.40 : 245.99 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.40/245.99 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.40x = 245.99 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.40x = 27,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,769.25/178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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