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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 246.36 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 246.36 and 123.24 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 246.36 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/246.36 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 246.36 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 30,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,361.41/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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