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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 271.98 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 271.98 and 163.44 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 271.98 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/271.98 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 271.98 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 44,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452.41/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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