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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 272.85 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 272.85 and 168.14 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 272.85 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/272.85 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 272.85 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 45,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,875.63/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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