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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 256.44 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 256.44 and 182.25 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 256.44 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/256.44 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 256.44 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 46,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,736.19/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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