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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 251.37 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 251.37 and 123.23 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 251.37 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/251.37 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 251.37 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 30,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,976.95/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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