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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 246.45 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 246.45 and 108.71 is: 149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 246.45 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/246.45 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 246.45 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 26,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,790.86/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.99

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