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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 270.75 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 270.75 and 168.56 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 270.75 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/270.75 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 270.75 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 45,637.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,637.91/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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