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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 251.82 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 251.82 and 108.81 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 251.82 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/251.82 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 251.82 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 27,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400.53/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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