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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 271.19 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 271.19 and 168.32 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 271.19 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/271.19 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 271.19 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 45,646.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,646.70/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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