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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 252.36 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 252.36 and 127.59 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 252.36 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/252.36 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 252.36 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 32,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198.61/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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