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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 252.44 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 252.44 and 176.08 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 252.44 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/252.44 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 252.44 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 44,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,449.64/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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