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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 271.40 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 271.40 and 168.78 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 271.40 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/271.40 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 271.40 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 45,806.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806.89/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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