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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.51, 246.30 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.51, 246.30 and 113.11 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.51 : 246.30 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.51/246.30 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.51x = 246.30 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.51x = 27,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858.99/178.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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