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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 250.10 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 250.10 and 167.52 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 250.10 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/250.10 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 250.10 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 41,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,896.75/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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