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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 271.80 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 271.80 and 163.27 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 271.80 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/271.80 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 271.80 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 44,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376.79/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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