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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.05, 249.66 and 170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.05, 249.66 and 170.79 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.05 : 249.66 = 170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.05/249.66 = 170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.05x = 249.66 × 170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.05x = 42,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639.43/181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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