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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 251.62 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 251.62 and 104.74 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 251.62 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/251.62 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 251.62 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 26,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,354.68/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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