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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.05, 270.17 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.05, 270.17 and 174.43 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.05 : 270.17 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.05/270.17 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.05x = 270.17 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.05x = 47,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,125.75/181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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