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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 246.96 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 246.96 and 116.79 is: 161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 246.96 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/246.96 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 246.96 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 28,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842.46/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.15

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