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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 246.51 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 246.51 and 116.64 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 246.51 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/246.51 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 246.51 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 28,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,752.93/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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