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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 251.85 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 251.85 and 167.63 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 251.85 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/251.85 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 251.85 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 42,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,215.52/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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