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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 252.68 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 252.68 and 127.63 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 252.68 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/252.68 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 252.68 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 32,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248.28/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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