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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 252.20 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 252.20 and 176.83 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 252.20 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/252.20 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 252.20 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 44,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,596.34/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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