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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 263.32 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 263.32 and 124.75 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 263.32 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/263.32 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 263.32 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 32,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,849.19/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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