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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 271.98 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 271.98 and 165.24 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 271.98 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/271.98 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 271.98 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 44,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,939.79/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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