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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 251.50 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 251.50 and 129.96 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 251.50 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/251.50 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 251.50 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 32,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684.64/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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