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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.46 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.46 and 182.61 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.46 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.46 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.46 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 68,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,927.97/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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