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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.41, 251.76 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.41, 251.76 and 108.77 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.41 : 251.76 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.41/251.76 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.41x = 251.76 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.41x = 27,383.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,383.18/182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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