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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.57, 246.54 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.57, 246.54 and 116.49 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.57 : 246.54 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.57/246.54 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.57x = 246.54 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.57x = 28,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,719.42/178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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