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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 257.97 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 257.97 and 124.74 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 257.97 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/257.97 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 257.97 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 32,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,180.61/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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