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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 251.82 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 251.82 and 130.23 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 251.82 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/251.82 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 251.82 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 32,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794.52/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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