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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 246.90 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 246.90 and 116.80 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 246.90 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/246.90 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 246.90 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 28,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837.92/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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