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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.47, 246.09 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.47, 246.09 and 116.22 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.47 : 246.09 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.47/246.09 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.47x = 246.09 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.47x = 28,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,600.58/178.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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