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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 246.98 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 246.98 and 113.44 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 246.98 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/246.98 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 246.98 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 28,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017.41/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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