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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 252.18 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 252.18 and 162.03 is: 223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 252.18 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/252.18 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 252.18 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 40,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,860.73/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.43

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