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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 252.44 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 252.44 and 124 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 252.44 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/252.44 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 252.44 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 31,302.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302.56/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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