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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 246.98 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 246.98 and 123.77 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 246.98 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/246.98 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 246.98 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 30,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,566.86/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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