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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 251.03 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 251.03 and 160.32 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 251.03 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/251.03 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 251.03 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 40,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,244.33/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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