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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.77, 252.15 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.77, 252.15 and 130.30 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.77 : 252.15 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.77/252.15 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.77x = 252.15 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.77x = 32,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,855.15/182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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