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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 253.08 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 253.08 and 173.31 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 253.08 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/253.08 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 253.08 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 43,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,861.29/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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