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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 271.87 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 271.87 and 163.68 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 271.87 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/271.87 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 271.87 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 44,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499.88/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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