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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 253.24 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 253.24 and 124.54 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 253.24 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/253.24 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 253.24 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 31,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,538.51/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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