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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.06, 245.84 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.06, 245.84 and 122.11 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.06 : 245.84 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.06/245.84 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.06x = 245.84 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.06x = 30,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,019.52/178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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