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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 251.34 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 251.34 and 129.74 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 251.34 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/251.34 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 251.34 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 32,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,608.85/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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