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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 252.15 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 252.15 and 117.20 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 252.15 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/252.15 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 252.15 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 29,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551.98/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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