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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 249.68 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 249.68 and 166.32 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 249.68 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/249.68 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 249.68 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 41,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526.78/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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