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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 250.38 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 250.38 and 132.45 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 250.38 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/250.38 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 250.38 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 33,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162.83/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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