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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 273.41 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 273.41 and 167.45 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 273.41 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/273.41 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 273.41 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 45,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,780.30/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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