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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 273.10 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 273.10 and 162.37 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 273.10 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/273.10 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 273.10 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 44,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342.44/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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