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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 251.69 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 251.69 and 124.17 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 251.69 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/251.69 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 251.69 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 31,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,251.73/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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