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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 246.85 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 246.85 and 113.35 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 246.85 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/246.85 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 246.85 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 27,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,980.45/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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