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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 263.66 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 263.66 and 124.52 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 263.66 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/263.66 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 263.66 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 32,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,829.99/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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