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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 252.28 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 252.28 and 124.50 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 252.28 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/252.28 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 252.28 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 31,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.86/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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