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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 252.51 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 252.51 and 127.56 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 252.51 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/252.51 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 252.51 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 32,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,210.18/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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