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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 267.45 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 267.45 and 123.61 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 267.45 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/267.45 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 267.45 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 33,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,060.69/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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