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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 246.47 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 246.47 and 174.90 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 246.47 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/246.47 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 246.47 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 43,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,106.55/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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