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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.73, 246.81 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.73, 246.81 and 113.25 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.73 : 246.81 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.73/246.81 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.73x = 246.81 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.73x = 27,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950.67/178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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