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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.39, 247.12 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.39, 247.12 and 174.13 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.39 : 247.12 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.39/247.12 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.39x = 247.12 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.39x = 43,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031.01/178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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