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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 251.87 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 251.87 and 163.50 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 251.87 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/251.87 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 251.87 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 41,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,179.93/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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