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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 251.34 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 251.34 and 123.21 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 251.34 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/251.34 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 251.34 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 30,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,967.60/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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