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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 273.56 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 273.56 and 124.59 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 273.56 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/273.56 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 273.56 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 34,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,084.66/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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