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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 251.42 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 251.42 and 164.21 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 251.42 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/251.42 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 251.42 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 41,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,283.60/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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