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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 272.01 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 272.01 and 162.23 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 272.01 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/272.01 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 272.01 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 44,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126.69/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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