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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 252.16 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 252.16 and 124.64 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 252.16 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/252.16 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 252.16 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 31,429.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,429.22/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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