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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.29 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.29 and 175.76 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.29 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.29 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.29 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 47,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682.52/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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