To determine the equivalent value of 178 centimeters, we need to convert centimeters to another unit of length.
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Identify the unit conversion necessary:
- Centimeters (cm) to meters (m).
2. Use the conversion factor:
- The conversion factor from centimeters to meters is that 1 centimeter is equal to 0.01 meters.
3. Perform the multiplication:
- To convert 178 centimeters to meters, multiply 178 by 0.01.
[tex]\[
178 \, \text{cm} \times 0.01 \, \left(\frac{\text{m}}{\text{cm}}\right) = 1.78 \, \text{m}
\][/tex]
4. Interpret the result:
- The result of the conversion shows that 178 centimeters is equivalent to 1.78 meters.
### Answer:
C. [tex]\(1.78\)[/tex] meters
