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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 250.47 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 250.47 and 167.76 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 250.47 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/250.47 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 250.47 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 42,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018.85/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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