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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 251.85 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 251.85 and 179.31 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 251.85 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/251.85 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 251.85 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 45,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159.22/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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