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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 251.73 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 251.73 and 164.31 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 251.73 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/251.73 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 251.73 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 41,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361.76/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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