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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 252.34 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 252.34 and 130.43 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 252.34 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/252.34 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 252.34 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 32,913.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,913.01/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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