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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 268.02 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 268.02 and 124.46 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 268.02 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/268.02 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 268.02 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 33,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,356.43/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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