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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.97, 246.93 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.97, 246.93 and 112.56 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.97 : 246.93 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.97/246.93 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.97x = 246.93 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.97x = 27,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794.44/178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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