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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.30, 245.90 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.30, 245.90 and 170.52 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.30 : 245.90 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.30/245.90 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.30x = 245.90 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.30x = 41,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930.87/178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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