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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.20 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.20 and 124.23 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.20 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.20 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.20 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 32,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,695.86/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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