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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 251.13 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 251.13 and 165.94 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 251.13 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/251.13 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 251.13 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 41,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,672.51/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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