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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 246.53 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 246.53 and 113.20 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 246.53 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/246.53 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 246.53 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 27,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907.20/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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