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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 270.66 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 270.66 and 167.68 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 270.66 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/270.66 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 270.66 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 45,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,384.27/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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