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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.99, 246.85 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.99, 246.85 and 113.52 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.99 : 246.85 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.99/246.85 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.99x = 246.85 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.99x = 28,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,022.41/178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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