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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.71, 246.54 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.71, 246.54 and 116.52 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.71 : 246.54 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.71/246.54 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.71x = 246.54 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.71x = 28,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,727.74/178.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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