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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.48, 246.36 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.48, 246.36 and 113.18 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.48 : 246.36 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.48/246.36 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.48x = 246.36 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.48x = 27,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,883.02/178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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