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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 247.38 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 247.38 and 171.60 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 247.38 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/247.38 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 247.38 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 42,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,450.41/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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