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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 251.43 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 251.43 and 168.46 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 251.43 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/251.43 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 251.43 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 42,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355.90/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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