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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 244.26 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 244.26 and 176.94 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 244.26 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/244.26 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 244.26 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 43,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,219.36/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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