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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 249.60 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 249.60 and 168.80 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 249.60 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/249.60 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 249.60 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 42,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132.48/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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