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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 251.28 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 251.28 and 167.49 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 251.28 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/251.28 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 251.28 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 42,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,086.89/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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