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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 251.84 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 251.84 and 127.26 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 251.84 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/251.84 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 251.84 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 32,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049.48/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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