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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 252.16 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 252.16 and 117.23 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 252.16 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/252.16 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 252.16 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 29,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,559.16/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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