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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 267.77 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 267.77 and 124.85 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 267.77 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/267.77 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 267.77 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 33,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,432.07/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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