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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 251.59 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 251.59 and 108.58 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 251.59 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/251.59 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 251.59 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 27,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,317.64/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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