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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.27, 251.46 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.27, 251.46 and 129.80 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.27 : 251.46 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.27/251.46 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.27x = 251.46 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.27x = 32,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,639.51/182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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