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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.39, 267.81 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.39, 267.81 and 124.57 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.39 : 267.81 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.39/267.81 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.39x = 267.81 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.39x = 33,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,359.13/178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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