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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 274.25 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 274.25 and 168.51 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 274.25 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/274.25 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 274.25 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 46,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,213.02/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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