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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 251.57 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 251.57 and 104.66 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 251.57 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/251.57 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 251.57 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 26,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329.32/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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