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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 252.44 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 252.44 and 150.16 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 252.44 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/252.44 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 252.44 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 37,906.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,906.39/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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