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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 251.18 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 251.18 and 126.76 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 251.18 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/251.18 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 251.18 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 31,839.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,839.97/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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