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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 251.64 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 251.64 and 160.92 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 251.64 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/251.64 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 251.64 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 40,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,493.91/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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