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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 252.65 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 252.65 and 130.78 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 252.65 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/252.65 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 252.65 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 33,042.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042.21/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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