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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 252.70 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 252.70 and 130.81 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 252.70 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/252.70 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 252.70 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 33,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055.69/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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