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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 250.34 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 250.34 and 160.14 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 250.34 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/250.34 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 250.34 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 40,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,089.45/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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