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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 273.50 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 273.50 and 124.59 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 273.50 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/273.50 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 273.50 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 34,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,075.68/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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