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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 246.65 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 246.65 and 112.44 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 246.65 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/246.65 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 246.65 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 27,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.76/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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