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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 273.50 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 273.50 and 168.01 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 273.50 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/273.50 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 273.50 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 45,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,950.74/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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