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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 251.53 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 251.53 and 126.26 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 251.53 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/251.53 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 251.53 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 31,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,758.34/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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