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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 251.96 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 251.96 and 180.54 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 251.96 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/251.96 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 251.96 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 45,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488.86/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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