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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.67, 250.53 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.67, 250.53 and 132.20 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.67 : 250.53 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.67/250.53 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.67x = 250.53 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.67x = 33,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120.69/181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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