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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 251.88 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 251.88 and 123.59 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 251.88 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/251.88 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 251.88 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 31,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,130.02/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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