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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 245.92 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 245.92 and 161.92 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 245.92 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/245.92 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 245.92 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 39,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,819.37/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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