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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 252.94 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 252.94 and 171.40 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 252.94 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/252.94 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 252.94 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 43,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,353.92/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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