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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.31, 254.55 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.31, 254.55 and 181.28 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.31 : 254.55 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.31/254.55 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.31x = 254.55 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.31x = 46,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144.82/183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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