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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 251.47 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 251.47 and 127.08 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 251.47 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/251.47 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 251.47 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 31,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,956.97/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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