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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 246.76 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 246.76 and 123.53 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 246.76 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/246.76 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 246.76 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 30,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,482.26/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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