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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.27, 251.50 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.27, 251.50 and 104.63 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.27 : 251.50 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.27/251.50 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.27x = 251.50 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.27x = 26,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312.93/182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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