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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 250.46 and 178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 250.46 and 178.35 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 250.46 = 178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/250.46 = 178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 250.46 × 178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 44,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,668.65/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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