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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 249.30 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 249.30 and 164.64 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 249.30 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/249.30 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 249.30 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 41,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044.75/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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