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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 251.12 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 251.12 and 180.99 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 251.12 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/251.12 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 251.12 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 45,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,450.66/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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