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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.71, 267.51 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.71, 267.51 and 124.57 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.71 : 267.51 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.71/267.51 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.71x = 267.51 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.71x = 33,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323.72/178.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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