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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 252.51 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 252.51 and 150.17 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 252.51 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/252.51 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 252.51 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 37,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919.43/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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