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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 250.04 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 250.04 and 182.52 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 250.04 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/250.04 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 250.04 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 45,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,637.30/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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