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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 250.83 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 250.83 and 167.27 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 250.83 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/250.83 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 250.83 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 41,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,955.08/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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