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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.57, 246.22 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.57, 246.22 and 115.48 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.57 : 246.22 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.57/246.22 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.57x = 246.22 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.57x = 28,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,433.49/178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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