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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 250.30 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 250.30 and 167.45 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 250.30 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/250.30 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 250.30 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 41,912.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,912.16/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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