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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 271.94 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 271.94 and 167.97 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 271.94 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/271.94 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 271.94 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 45,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,676.92/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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