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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 250.64 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 250.64 and 132.60 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 250.64 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/250.64 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 250.64 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 33,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,234.86/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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