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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.90, 246.94 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.90, 246.94 and 116.74 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.90 : 246.94 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.90/246.94 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.90x = 246.94 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.90x = 28,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827.78/178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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