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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.89, 252.52 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.89, 252.52 and 168.92 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.89 : 252.52 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.89/252.52 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.89x = 252.52 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.89x = 42,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,654.94/182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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