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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.03, 251.33 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.03, 251.33 and 168.20 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.03 : 251.33 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.03/251.33 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.03x = 251.33 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.03x = 42,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274.75/182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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