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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 251.06 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 251.06 and 168.72 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 251.06 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/251.06 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 251.06 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 42,358.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,358.84/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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