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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 251.71 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 251.71 and 130.16 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 251.71 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/251.71 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 251.71 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 32,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,761.46/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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