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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.95, 247.02 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.95, 247.02 and 116.02 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.95 : 247.02 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.95/247.02 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.95x = 247.02 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.95x = 28,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,658.44/178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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