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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 246.42 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 246.42 and 113.01 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 246.42 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/246.42 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 246.42 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 27,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,846.69/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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