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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 271.82 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 271.82 and 168.08 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 271.82 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/271.82 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 271.82 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 45,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687.51/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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