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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.77, 252.34 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.77, 252.34 and 123.76 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.77 : 252.34 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.77/252.34 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.77x = 252.34 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.77x = 31,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,229.60/182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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