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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 252.09 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 252.09 and 171.11 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 252.09 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/252.09 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 252.09 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 43,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133.86/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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