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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 246 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 246 and 123.18 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 246 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/246 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 246 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 30,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,302.28/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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