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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.86 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.86 and 124.53 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.86 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.86 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.86 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 32,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,857.17/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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