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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 252.06 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 252.06 and 117.19 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 252.06 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/252.06 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 252.06 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 29,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,538.91/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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