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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 252.21 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 252.21 and 127.54 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 252.21 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/252.21 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 252.21 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 32,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166.86/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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