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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.52 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.52 and 166.52 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.52 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.52 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.52 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 45,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,380.03/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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