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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 246.80 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 246.80 and 113.34 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 246.80 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/246.80 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 246.80 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 27,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,972.31/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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