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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 250.56 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 250.56 and 156.60 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 250.56 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/250.56 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 250.56 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 39,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,237.70/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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