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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 253.43 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 253.43 and 124.57 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 253.43 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/253.43 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 253.43 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 31,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,569.94/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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