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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 251.46 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 251.46 and 152.82 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 251.46 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/251.46 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 251.46 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 38,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,428.12/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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