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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 252.24 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 252.24 and 117.32 is: 161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 252.24 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/252.24 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 252.24 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 29,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,592.80/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.85

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