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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 249.34 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 249.34 and 167.50 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 249.34 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/249.34 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 249.34 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 41,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,764.45/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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