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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 251.30 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 251.30 and 173.16 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 251.30 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/251.30 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 251.30 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 43,515.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,515.11/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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