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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 271.28 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 271.28 and 164.70 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 271.28 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/271.28 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 271.28 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 44,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,680.23/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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