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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.39, 267.50 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.39, 267.50 and 124.31 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.39 : 267.50 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.39/267.50 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.39x = 267.50 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.39x = 33,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252.93/178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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