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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 252 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 252 and 127.39 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 252 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/252 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 252 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 32,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102.28/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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