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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 264.08 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 264.08 and 124.97 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 264.08 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/264.08 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 264.08 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 33,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000.13/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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