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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 251.58 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 251.58 and 172.47 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 251.58 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/251.58 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 251.58 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 43,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390.00/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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