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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 251.73 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 251.73 and 112.46 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 251.73 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/251.73 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 251.73 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 28,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308.30/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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