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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.47, 247.33 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.47, 247.33 and 175.23 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.47 : 247.33 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.47/247.33 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.47x = 247.33 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.47x = 43,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,339.20/178.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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