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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 245.53 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 245.53 and 125.49 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 245.53 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/245.53 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 245.53 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 30,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,810.33/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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