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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 252.99 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 252.99 and 124.39 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 252.99 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/252.99 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 252.99 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 31,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469.43/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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