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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 266.94 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 266.94 and 124.11 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 266.94 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/266.94 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 266.94 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 33,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,129.92/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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