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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 250.80 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 250.80 and 173.04 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 250.80 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/250.80 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 250.80 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 43,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,398.43/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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