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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 251.92 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 251.92 and 124.36 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 251.92 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/251.92 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 251.92 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 31,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,328.77/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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