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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.58, 257.38 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.58, 257.38 and 124.44 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.58 : 257.38 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.58/257.38 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.58x = 257.38 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.58x = 32,028.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,028.37/186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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