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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 252.63 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 252.63 and 123.20 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 252.63 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/252.63 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 252.63 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 31,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123.40/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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