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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 272.58 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 272.58 and 164.36 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 272.58 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/272.58 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 272.58 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 44,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,801.25/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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