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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 251.61 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 251.61 and 132.64 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 251.61 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/251.61 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 251.61 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 33,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372.42/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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