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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 252.24 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 252.24 and 104.10 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 252.24 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/252.24 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 252.24 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 26,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258.18/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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