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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 274.56 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 274.56 and 167.04 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 274.56 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/274.56 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 274.56 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 45,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,862.50/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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