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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.23 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.23 and 166.59 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.23 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.23 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.23 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 45,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,350.80/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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