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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 252.01 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 252.01 and 173.64 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 252.01 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/252.01 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 252.01 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 43,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,760.18/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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