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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 246.71 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 246.71 and 123.69 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 246.71 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/246.71 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 246.71 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 30,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,514.94/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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