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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.33, 251.37 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.33, 251.37 and 124.01 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.33 : 251.37 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.33/251.37 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.33x = 251.37 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.33x = 31,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,172.39/182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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