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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 251.31 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 251.31 and 133.16 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 251.31 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/251.31 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 251.31 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 33,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,464.44/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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