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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 251.82 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 251.82 and 160.32 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 251.82 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/251.82 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 251.82 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 40,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371.78/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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