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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 250.53 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 250.53 and 174.29 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 250.53 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/250.53 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 250.53 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 43,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,663.62/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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