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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 249.08 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 249.08 and 173.75 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 249.08 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/249.08 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 249.08 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 43,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275.54/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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