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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.73, 257.51 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.73, 257.51 and 124.57 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.73 : 257.51 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.73/257.51 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.73x = 257.51 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.73x = 32,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076.73/186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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