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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 264.26 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 264.26 and 124.67 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 264.26 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/264.26 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 264.26 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 32,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,946.27/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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