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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 250.22 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 250.22 and 181.73 is: 249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 250.22 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/250.22 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 250.22 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 45,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473.56/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.11

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