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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 246.96 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 246.96 and 123.66 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 246.96 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/246.96 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 246.96 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 30,539.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,539.07/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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