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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 250.39 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 250.39 and 132.58 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 250.39 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/250.39 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 250.39 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 33,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,196.71/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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