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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 268.81 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 268.81 and 124.30 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 268.81 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/268.81 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 268.81 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 33,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413.08/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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