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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 246.02 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 246.02 and 123.14 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 246.02 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/246.02 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 246.02 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 30,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,294.90/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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