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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 246.25 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 246.25 and 123.26 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 246.25 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/246.25 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 246.25 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 30,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,352.91/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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