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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 246.18 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 246.18 and 116.33 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 246.18 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/246.18 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 246.18 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 28,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,636.89/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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