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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 250.26 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 250.26 and 168.04 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 250.26 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/250.26 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 250.26 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 42,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052.44/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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