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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 251.69 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 251.69 and 123.50 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 251.69 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/251.69 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 251.69 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 31,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,081.84/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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