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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 246.48 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 246.48 and 175.72 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 246.48 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/246.48 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 246.48 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 43,311.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311.47/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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