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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.03, 251.55 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.03, 251.55 and 175.86 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.03 : 251.55 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.03/251.55 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.03x = 251.55 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.03x = 44,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,237.58/182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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