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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 272.31 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 272.31 and 168.22 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 272.31 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/272.31 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 272.31 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 45,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,807.99/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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