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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 250.78 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 250.78 and 164.22 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 250.78 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/250.78 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 250.78 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 41,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183.09/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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