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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 263.32 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 263.32 and 124.74 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 263.32 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/263.32 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 263.32 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 32,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,846.22/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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