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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 250.10 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 250.10 and 180.24 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 250.10 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/250.10 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 250.10 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 45,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,077.12/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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