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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 251.82 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 251.82 and 175.56 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 251.82 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/251.82 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 251.82 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 44,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209.52/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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