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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 251.16 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 251.16 and 126.08 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 251.16 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/251.16 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 251.16 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 31,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,666.25/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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