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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 257.46 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 257.46 and 124.47 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 257.46 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/257.46 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 257.46 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 32,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046.05/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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