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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 268.28 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 268.28 and 124.56 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 268.28 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/268.28 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 268.28 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 33,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.96/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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