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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.60, 246.56 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.60, 246.56 and 116.52 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.60 : 246.56 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.60/246.56 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.60x = 246.56 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.60x = 28,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,729.17/178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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