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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.71, 246.63 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.71, 246.63 and 113.23 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.71 : 246.63 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.71/246.63 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.71x = 246.63 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.71x = 27,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925.91/178.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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