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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.27, 251.68 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.27, 251.68 and 168.45 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.27 : 251.68 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.27/251.68 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.27x = 251.68 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.27x = 42,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,395.50/182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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