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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 245.61 and 122.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 245.61 and 122.93 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 245.61 = 122.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/245.61 = 122.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 245.61 × 122.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 30,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,192.53/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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