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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 250.92 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 250.92 and 167.49 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 250.92 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/250.92 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 250.92 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 42,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,026.59/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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