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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.37, 267.56 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.37, 267.56 and 124.14 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.37 : 267.56 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.37/267.56 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.37x = 267.56 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.37x = 33,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214.90/178.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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