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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 246.71 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 246.71 and 113.41 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 246.71 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/246.71 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 246.71 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 27,979.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979.05/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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