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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.87, 246.67 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.87, 246.67 and 123.52 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.87 : 246.67 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.87/246.67 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.87x = 246.67 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.87x = 30,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468.68/178.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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