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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.97, 246.93 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.97, 246.93 and 123.83 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.97 : 246.93 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.97/246.93 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.97x = 246.93 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.97x = 30,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,576.11/178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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