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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 254.79 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 254.79 and 181.65 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 254.79 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/254.79 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 254.79 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 46,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,282.60/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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