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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 253.52 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 253.52 and 181.62 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 253.52 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/253.52 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 253.52 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 46,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,045.10/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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