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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 252.16 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 252.16 and 126.77 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 252.16 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/252.16 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 252.16 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 31,965.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965.46/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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