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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 249.63 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 249.63 and 162.92 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 249.63 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/249.63 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 249.63 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 40,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,669.72/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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