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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 252.41 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 252.41 and 127.76 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 252.41 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/252.41 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 252.41 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 32,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,246.00/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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