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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.45, 246.27 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.45, 246.27 and 116.39 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.45 : 246.27 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.45/246.27 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.45x = 246.27 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.45x = 28,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,662.44/178.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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