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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 273.30 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 273.30 and 167.16 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 273.30 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/273.30 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 273.30 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 45,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,684.83/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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