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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 245.88 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 245.88 and 123.06 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 245.88 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/245.88 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 245.88 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 30,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257.99/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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