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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 252.06 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 252.06 and 151.71 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 252.06 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/252.06 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 252.06 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 38,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240.02/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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