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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 252.27 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 252.27 and 124.64 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 252.27 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/252.27 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 252.27 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 31,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441.67/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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