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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.80, 252 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.80, 252 and 179.56 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.80 : 252 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.80/252 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.80x = 252 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.80x = 45,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249.12/182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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