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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 245.88 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 245.88 and 125.99 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 245.88 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/245.88 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 245.88 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 30,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,977.19/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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