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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 252.05 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 252.05 and 169.09 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 252.05 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/252.05 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 252.05 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 42,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,617.66/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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