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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.51, 251.43 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.51, 251.43 and 127.15 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.51 : 251.43 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.51/251.43 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.51x = 251.43 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.51x = 31,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,968.70/182.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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