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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 252.21 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 252.21 and 117.17 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 252.21 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/252.21 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 252.21 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 29,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551.45/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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