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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.73, 246.35 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.73, 246.35 and 123.37 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.73 : 246.35 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.73/246.35 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.73x = 246.35 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.73x = 30,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,392.20/178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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