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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 246.54 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 246.54 and 113.19 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 246.54 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/246.54 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 246.54 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 27,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905.86/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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