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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 250.68 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 250.68 and 132.36 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 250.68 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/250.68 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 250.68 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 33,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180.00/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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