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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 250.80 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 250.80 and 132.98 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 250.80 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/250.80 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 250.80 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 33,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349.63/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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