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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 249.66 and 167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 249.66 and 167.77 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 249.66 = 167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/249.66 = 167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 249.66 × 167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 41,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,885.77/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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