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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 246.37 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 246.37 and 162.74 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 246.37 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/246.37 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 246.37 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 40,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,094.25/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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