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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 250.98 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 250.98 and 123.78 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 250.98 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/250.98 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 250.98 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 31,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,066.30/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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