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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 251.90 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 251.90 and 164.44 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 251.90 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/251.90 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 251.90 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 41,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,421.18/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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