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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 270.22 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 270.22 and 168.36 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 270.22 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/270.22 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 270.22 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 45,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,494.24/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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