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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 251.85 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 251.85 and 174.17 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 251.85 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/251.85 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 251.85 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 43,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,863.46/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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