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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 251.85 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 251.85 and 124.28 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 251.85 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/251.85 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 251.85 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 31,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299.92/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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