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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.82, 251.98 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.82, 251.98 and 167.32 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.82 : 251.98 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.82/251.98 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.82x = 251.98 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.82x = 42,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,161.29/182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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