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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 252.66 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 252.66 and 175.87 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 252.66 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/252.66 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 252.66 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 44,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,435.31/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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