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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 263.66 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 263.66 and 124.50 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 263.66 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/263.66 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 263.66 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 32,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,825.67/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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