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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 251.19 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 251.19 and 174.66 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 251.19 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/251.19 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 251.19 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 43,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,872.85/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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