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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.84 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.84 and 166.82 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.84 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.84 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.84 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 45,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,348.35/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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