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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.28, 246.03 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.28, 246.03 and 123 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.28 : 246.03 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.28/246.03 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.28x = 246.03 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.28x = 30,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261.69/178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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