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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 251.12 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 251.12 and 169.58 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 251.12 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/251.12 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 251.12 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 42,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584.93/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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