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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 274.17 and 124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 274.17 and 124.33 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 274.17 = 124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/274.17 = 124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 274.17 × 124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 34,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,087.48/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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