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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 267.18 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 267.18 and 124 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 267.18 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/267.18 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 267.18 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 33,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130.32/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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