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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 249.74 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 249.74 and 168.58 is: 232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 249.74 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/249.74 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 249.74 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 42,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100.97/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.17

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