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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.51, 257.36 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.51, 257.36 and 124.43 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.51 : 257.36 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.51/257.36 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.51x = 257.36 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.51x = 32,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021.40/186.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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