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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 252.30 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 252.30 and 124.84 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 252.30 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/252.30 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 252.30 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 31,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,497.13/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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