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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 272.28 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 272.28 and 165.50 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 272.28 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/272.28 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 272.28 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 45,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,062.34/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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