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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 272.94 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 272.94 and 164.92 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 272.94 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/272.94 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 272.94 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 45,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,013.26/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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