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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 246.40 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 246.40 and 176.54 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 246.40 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/246.40 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 246.40 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 43,497.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,497.78/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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