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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 272.58 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 272.58 and 163.10 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 272.58 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/272.58 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 272.58 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 44,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,457.80/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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