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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 270.19 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 270.19 and 176.18 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 270.19 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/270.19 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 270.19 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 47,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599.95/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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