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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.73, 246.68 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.73, 246.68 and 116.56 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.73 : 246.68 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.73/246.68 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.73x = 246.68 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.73x = 28,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,753.02/178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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