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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 246.55 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 246.55 and 113.09 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 246.55 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/246.55 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 246.55 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 27,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,881.11/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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