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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 252.23 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 252.23 and 130.23 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 252.23 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/252.23 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 252.23 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 32,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,847.26/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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