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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 247.49 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 247.49 and 176.76 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 247.49 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/247.49 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 247.49 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 43,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745.45/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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