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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 264.28 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 264.28 and 124.90 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 264.28 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/264.28 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 264.28 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 33,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,007.56/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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