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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.41, 251.66 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.41, 251.66 and 123.48 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.41 : 251.66 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.41/251.66 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.41x = 251.66 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.41x = 31,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,074.03/182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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