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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 246.74 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 246.74 and 123.49 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 246.74 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/246.74 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 246.74 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 30,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468.69/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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