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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.10, 262.24 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.10, 262.24 and 123.86 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.10 : 262.24 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.10/262.24 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.10x = 262.24 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.10x = 32,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,481.39/175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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