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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 271.83 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 271.83 and 168.75 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 271.83 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/271.83 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 271.83 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 45,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,871.31/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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