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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.77, 252.32 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.77, 252.32 and 172.74 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.77 : 252.32 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.77/252.32 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.77x = 252.32 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.77x = 43,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,585.76/182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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