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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 251.57 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 251.57 and 127.04 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 251.57 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/251.57 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 251.57 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 31,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.51/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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