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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 251.34 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 251.34 and 124.02 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 251.34 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/251.34 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 251.34 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 31,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.19/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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