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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 272.31 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 272.31 and 166.53 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 272.31 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/272.31 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 272.31 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 45,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,348.35/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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