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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 268.38 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 268.38 and 124.23 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 268.38 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/268.38 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 268.38 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 33,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,340.85/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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