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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 251.99 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 251.99 and 127.32 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 251.99 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/251.99 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 251.99 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 32,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083.69/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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