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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 245.94 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 245.94 and 123.09 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 245.94 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/245.94 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 245.94 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 30,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,272.75/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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