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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 251.84 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 251.84 and 124.40 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 251.84 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/251.84 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 251.84 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 31,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,328.90/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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