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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 263.58 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 263.58 and 124.52 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 263.58 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/263.58 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 263.58 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 32,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,820.98/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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