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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 266.94 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 266.94 and 123.96 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 266.94 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/266.94 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 266.94 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 33,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089.88/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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