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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 251.92 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 251.92 and 176.37 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 251.92 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/251.92 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 251.92 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 44,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,431.13/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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