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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.90, 246.12 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.90, 246.12 and 174.80 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.90 : 246.12 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.90/246.12 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.90x = 246.12 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.90x = 43,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,021.78/178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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