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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 252.40 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 252.40 and 124.43 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 252.40 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/252.40 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 252.40 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 31,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,406.13/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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