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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.48 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.48 and 175.12 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.48 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.48 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.48 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 42,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,988.46/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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