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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 252.24 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 252.24 and 178.16 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 252.24 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/252.24 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 252.24 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 44,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,937.82/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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