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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 272.70 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 272.70 and 167.56 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 272.70 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/272.70 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 272.70 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 45,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,693.61/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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