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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 246.44 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 246.44 and 116.50 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 246.44 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/246.44 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 246.44 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 28,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,710.26/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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