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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 251.99 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 251.99 and 117.17 is: 161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 251.99 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/251.99 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 251.99 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 29,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525.87/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.61

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