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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 264.21 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 264.21 and 124.74 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 264.21 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/264.21 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 264.21 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 32,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,958.02/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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