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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 252.09 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 252.09 and 124.44 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 252.09 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/252.09 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 252.09 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 31,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,370.08/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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