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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.33, 251.15 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.33, 251.15 and 169.04 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.33 : 251.15 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.33/251.15 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.33x = 251.15 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.33x = 42,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,455.45/182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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