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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 251.33 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 251.33 and 156.14 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 251.33 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/251.33 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 251.33 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 39,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240.63/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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