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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 246.87 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 246.87 and 113.52 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 246.87 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/246.87 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 246.87 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 28,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024.68/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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