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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.95, 252.39 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.95, 252.39 and 123.10 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.95 : 252.39 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.95/252.39 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.95x = 252.39 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.95x = 31,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069.21/182.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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