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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 264.29 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 264.29 and 124.70 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 264.29 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/264.29 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 264.29 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 32,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955.02/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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