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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 251.72 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 251.72 and 125.64 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 251.72 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/251.72 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 251.72 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 31,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,626.10/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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