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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 252.57 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 252.57 and 123.93 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 252.57 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/252.57 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 252.57 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 31,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,300.05/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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