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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.67, 263.29 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.67, 263.29 and 124.24 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.67 : 263.29 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.67/263.29 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.67x = 263.29 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.67x = 32,711.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711.15/175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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