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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 251.48 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 251.48 and 168.52 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 251.48 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/251.48 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 251.48 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 42,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,379.41/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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