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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.17, 251.35 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.17, 251.35 and 133.08 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.17 : 251.35 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.17/251.35 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.17x = 251.35 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.17x = 33,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449.66/182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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