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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.87, 246.82 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.87, 246.82 and 113.37 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.87 : 246.82 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.87/246.82 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.87x = 246.82 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.87x = 27,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981.42/178.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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