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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 250.87 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 250.87 and 132.84 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 250.87 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/250.87 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 250.87 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 33,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,325.57/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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