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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 251.96 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 251.96 and 130.29 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 251.96 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/251.96 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 251.96 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 32,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,828.42/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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