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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 252.20 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 252.20 and 117.29 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 252.20 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/252.20 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 252.20 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 29,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,579.95/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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