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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 255.40 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 255.40 and 181.49 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 255.40 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/255.40 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 255.40 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 46,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,350.82/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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