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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 262.70 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 262.70 and 123.77 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 262.70 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/262.70 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 262.70 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 32,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514.38/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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