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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 271.14 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 271.14 and 172.93 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 271.14 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/271.14 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 271.14 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 46,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888.24/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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