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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.31, 245.54 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.31, 245.54 and 174.27 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.31 : 245.54 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.31/245.54 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.31x = 245.54 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.31x = 42,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,790.26/178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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