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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 252.94 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 252.94 and 178.66 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 252.94 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/252.94 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 252.94 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 45,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188.10/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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