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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.06, 251.02 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.06, 251.02 and 169.76 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.06 : 251.02 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.06/251.02 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.06x = 251.02 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.06x = 42,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613.16/182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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