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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.55, 267.92 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.55, 267.92 and 124.28 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.55 : 267.92 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.55/267.92 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.55x = 267.92 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.55x = 33,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297.10/178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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