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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 253.41 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 253.41 and 124.67 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 253.41 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/253.41 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 253.41 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 31,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,592.62/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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