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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 251.85 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 251.85 and 133.35 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 251.85 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/251.85 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 251.85 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 33,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584.20/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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