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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 267.47 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 267.47 and 124.16 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 267.47 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/267.47 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 267.47 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 33,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,207.12/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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