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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 245.48 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 245.48 and 122.87 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 245.48 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/245.48 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 245.48 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 30,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160.29/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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