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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 251.60 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 251.60 and 154.89 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 251.60 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/251.60 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 251.60 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 38,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969.55/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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