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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.80, 252.16 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.80, 252.16 and 124.48 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.80 : 252.16 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.80/252.16 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.80x = 252.16 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.80x = 31,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,388.88/182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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