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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 252.56 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 252.56 and 117.50 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 252.56 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/252.56 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 252.56 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 29,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,674.83/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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