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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.72 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.72 and 168.32 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.72 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.72 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.72 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 45,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,735.91/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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