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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 252.36 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 252.36 and 154.68 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 252.36 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/252.36 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 252.36 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 39,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,035.04/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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