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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.50, 246.39 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.50, 246.39 and 123.25 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.50 : 246.39 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.50/246.39 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.50x = 246.39 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.50x = 30,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367.57/178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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