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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 251.60 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 251.60 and 104.69 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 251.60 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/251.60 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 251.60 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 26,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,340.00/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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