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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 249.48 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 249.48 and 167.82 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 249.48 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/249.48 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 249.48 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 41,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,868.41/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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