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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 251.16 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 251.16 and 130.28 is: 179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 251.16 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/251.16 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 251.16 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 32,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721.12/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.79

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