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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 246.18 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 246.18 and 174.60 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 246.18 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/246.18 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 246.18 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 42,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,983.03/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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