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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 246.72 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 246.72 and 109.79 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 246.72 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/246.72 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 246.72 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 27,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,086.16/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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