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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 246.55 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 246.55 and 122.73 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 246.55 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/246.55 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 246.55 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 30,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,260.07/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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