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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 273.06 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 273.06 and 168.26 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 273.06 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/273.06 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 273.06 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 45,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,945.08/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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