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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 252.47 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 252.47 and 182.32 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 252.47 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/252.47 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 252.47 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 46,030.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030.33/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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