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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 250.34 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 250.34 and 168 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 250.34 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/250.34 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 250.34 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 42,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,056.28/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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