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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 246.63 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 246.63 and 116.58 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 246.63 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/246.63 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 246.63 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 28,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,751.81/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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