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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 263.86 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 263.86 and 124.60 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 263.86 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/263.86 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 263.86 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 32,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,876.96/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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