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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 252.48 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 252.48 and 117.44 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 252.48 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/252.48 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 252.48 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 29,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,651.25/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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