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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 253.16 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 253.16 and 124.48 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 253.16 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/253.16 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 253.16 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 31,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512.10/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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