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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.18, 245.68 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.18, 245.68 and 125.71 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.18 : 245.68 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.18/245.68 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.18x = 245.68 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.18x = 30,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,884.43/178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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