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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 266.88 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 266.88 and 124.16 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 266.88 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/266.88 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 266.88 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 33,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,135.82/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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