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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.82, 246.62 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.82, 246.62 and 123.54 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.82 : 246.62 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.82/246.62 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.82x = 246.62 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.82x = 30,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,467.43/178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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