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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 250.62 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 250.62 and 156.60 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 250.62 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/250.62 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 250.62 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 39,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,247.09/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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