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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 252.39 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 252.39 and 169.83 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 252.39 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/252.39 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 252.39 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 42,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863.39/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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