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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 246.92 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 246.92 and 123.92 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 246.92 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/246.92 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 246.92 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 30,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,598.33/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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