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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 250.19 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 250.19 and 132.33 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 250.19 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/250.19 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 250.19 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 33,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,108.42/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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