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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 251.37 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 251.37 and 123.20 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 251.37 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/251.37 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 251.37 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 30,969.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,969.88/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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