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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 264.09 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 264.09 and 124.57 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 264.09 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/264.09 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 264.09 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 32,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,898.49/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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