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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 244.50 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 244.50 and 170.62 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 244.50 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/244.50 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 244.50 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 41,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716.59/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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