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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 251.11 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 251.11 and 162.83 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 251.11 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/251.11 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 251.11 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 40,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,888.24/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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