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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 273.31 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 273.31 and 168.20 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 273.31 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/273.31 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 273.31 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 45,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,970.45/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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