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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 263.59 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 263.59 and 124.53 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 263.59 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/263.59 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 263.59 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 32,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,823.56/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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