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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.56 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.56 and 122.80 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.56 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.56 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.56 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 30,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154.77/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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