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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 268.02 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 268.02 and 124.64 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 268.02 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/268.02 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 268.02 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 33,406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,406.01/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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