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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 246.74 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 246.74 and 108.85 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 246.74 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/246.74 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 246.74 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 26,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856.14/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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