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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 245.97 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 245.97 and 125.73 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 245.97 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/245.97 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 245.97 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 30,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925.81/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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