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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 246.60 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 246.60 and 126.23 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 246.60 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/246.60 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 246.60 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 31,127.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,127.09/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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