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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.73, 246.45 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.73, 246.45 and 123.38 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.73 : 246.45 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.73/246.45 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.73x = 246.45 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.73x = 30,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,407.00/178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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