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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.31, 245.88 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.31, 245.88 and 122.23 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.31 : 245.88 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.31/245.88 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.31x = 245.88 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.31x = 30,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052.69/178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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