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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.40, 246.44 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.40, 246.44 and 123.12 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.40 : 246.44 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.40/246.44 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.40x = 246.44 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.40x = 30,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,342.00/178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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