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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 251.60 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 251.60 and 112.38 is: 155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 251.60 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/251.60 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 251.60 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 28,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274.15/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.16

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