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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 246.71 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 246.71 and 116.72 is: 161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 246.71 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/246.71 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 246.71 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 28,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796.90/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.02

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