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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 252.56 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 252.56 and 127.89 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 252.56 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/252.56 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 252.56 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 32,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,299.15/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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