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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 250.59 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 250.59 and 169.68 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 250.59 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/250.59 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 250.59 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 42,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,520.11/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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