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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 267.15 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 267.15 and 124.23 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 267.15 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/267.15 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 267.15 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 33,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188.04/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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