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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 246.66 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 246.66 and 116.73 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 246.66 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/246.66 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 246.66 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 28,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.62/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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