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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 246.72 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 246.72 and 113.22 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 246.72 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/246.72 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 246.72 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 27,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,933.64/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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