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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.55, 246.45 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.55, 246.45 and 123.47 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.55 : 246.45 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.55/246.45 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.55x = 246.45 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.55x = 30,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,427.95/178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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