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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 271.73 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 271.73 and 166.18 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 271.73 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/271.73 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 271.73 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 45,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153.90/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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