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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 251.70 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 251.70 and 164.38 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 251.70 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/251.70 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 251.70 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 41,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374.45/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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