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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 251.96 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 251.96 and 124.22 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 251.96 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/251.96 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 251.96 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 31,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,296.59/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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