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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 267.15 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 267.15 and 123.83 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 267.15 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/267.15 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 267.15 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 33,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,079.85/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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