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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 245.81 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 245.81 and 172.44 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 245.81 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/245.81 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 245.81 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 42,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,386.61/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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