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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 253.67 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 253.67 and 180.90 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 253.67 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/253.67 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 253.67 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 45,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888.00/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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