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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 251.75 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 251.75 and 123.44 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 251.75 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/251.75 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 251.75 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 31,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076.02/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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