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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 252.06 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 252.06 and 132.41 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 252.06 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/252.06 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 252.06 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 33,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,374.45/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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