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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 251.69 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 251.69 and 132.68 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 251.69 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/251.69 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 251.69 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 33,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,394.20/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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