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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.19, 245.76 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.19, 245.76 and 122.92 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.19 : 245.76 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.19/245.76 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.19x = 245.76 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.19x = 30,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207.59/178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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