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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 251.03 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 251.03 and 175.64 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 251.03 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/251.03 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 251.03 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 44,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,090.91/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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