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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 251.71 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 251.71 and 133.32 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 251.71 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/251.71 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 251.71 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 33,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,557.98/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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