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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.69, 257.40 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.69, 257.40 and 124.50 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.69 : 257.40 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.69/257.40 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.69x = 257.40 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.69x = 32,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046.30/186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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