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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 252.25 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 252.25 and 109.17 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 252.25 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/252.25 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 252.25 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 27,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.13/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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