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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.32, 251.47 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.32, 251.47 and 164.72 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.32 : 251.47 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.32/251.47 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.32x = 251.47 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.32x = 41,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,422.14/182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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