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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 263.33 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 263.33 and 124.47 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 263.33 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/263.33 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 263.33 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 32,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,775.37/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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