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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 250.31 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 250.31 and 168.50 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 250.31 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/250.31 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 250.31 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 42,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,178.28/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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