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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.50, 246.45 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.50, 246.45 and 123.35 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.50 : 246.45 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.50/246.45 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.50x = 246.45 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.50x = 30,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,398.38/178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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