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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 246.56 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 246.56 and 113.17 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 246.56 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/246.56 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 246.56 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 27,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,903.20/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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