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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 251.42 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 251.42 and 175.84 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 251.42 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/251.42 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 251.42 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 44,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208.19/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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