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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.75, 273.23 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.75, 273.23 and 168.39 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.75 : 273.23 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.75/273.23 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.75x = 273.23 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.75x = 46,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006.99/181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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