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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 264.68 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 264.68 and 124.98 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 264.68 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/264.68 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 264.68 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 33,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,079.71/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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