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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 252 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 252 and 124.53 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 252 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/252 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 252 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 31,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,381.56/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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