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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 267.68 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 267.68 and 124.32 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 267.68 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/267.68 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 267.68 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 33,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278.29/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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