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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 246.68 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 246.68 and 116.72 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 246.68 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/246.68 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 246.68 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 28,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.49/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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