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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 273.78 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 273.78 and 124.84 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 273.78 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/273.78 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 273.78 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 34,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,179.04/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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