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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.97, 246.89 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.97, 246.89 and 116.85 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.97 : 246.89 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.97/246.89 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.97x = 246.89 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.97x = 28,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848.51/178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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