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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 246.07 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 246.07 and 122.31 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 246.07 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/246.07 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 246.07 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 30,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097.59/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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