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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 252.25 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 252.25 and 130.49 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 252.25 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/252.25 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 252.25 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 32,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,915.46/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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