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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 270.34 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 270.34 and 174.35 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 270.34 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/270.34 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 270.34 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 47,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134.02/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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