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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.84 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.84 and 124.49 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.84 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.84 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.84 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 32,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844.80/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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