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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 252.21 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 252.21 and 124.57 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 252.21 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/252.21 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 252.21 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 31,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,417.80/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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