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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 251.74 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 251.74 and 104.81 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 251.74 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/251.74 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 251.74 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 26,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,385.24/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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