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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 246.22 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 246.22 and 116.42 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 246.22 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/246.22 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 246.22 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 28,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,665.45/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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