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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 251.84 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 251.84 and 112.49 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 251.84 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/251.84 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 251.84 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 28,330.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,330.39/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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