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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 251.59 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 251.59 and 126.94 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 251.59 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/251.59 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 251.59 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 31,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,936.83/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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