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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 251.29 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 251.29 and 126.93 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 251.29 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/251.29 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 251.29 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 31,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,896.24/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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