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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 252.04 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 252.04 and 133.58 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 252.04 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/252.04 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 252.04 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 33,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667.50/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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