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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 251.98 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 251.98 and 112.73 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 251.98 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/251.98 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 251.98 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 28,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,404.16/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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