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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.38, 251.68 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.38, 251.68 and 108.70 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.38 : 251.68 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.38/251.68 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.38x = 251.68 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.38x = 27,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355.81/182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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