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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 246.41 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 246.41 and 175.62 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 246.41 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/246.41 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 246.41 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 43,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,274.52/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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