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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 271.27 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 271.27 and 168.38 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 271.27 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/271.27 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 271.27 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 45,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,676.44/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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