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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 252.06 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 252.06 and 123.74 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 252.06 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/252.06 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 252.06 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 31,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188.64/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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