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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 251.52 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 251.52 and 127.04 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 251.52 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/251.52 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 251.52 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 31,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,953.10/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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