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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 263.31 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 263.31 and 124.42 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 263.31 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/263.31 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 263.31 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 32,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,761.03/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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