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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 251.84 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 251.84 and 168.72 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 251.84 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/251.84 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 251.84 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 42,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490.44/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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