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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 251.40 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 251.40 and 168.04 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 251.40 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/251.40 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 251.40 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 42,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,245.26/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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