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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 251.68 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 251.68 and 124.16 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 251.68 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/251.68 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 251.68 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 31,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,248.59/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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