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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 252.47 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 252.47 and 123.98 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 252.47 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/252.47 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 252.47 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 31,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299.81/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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