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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.05, 271.77 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.05, 271.77 and 173.70 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.05 : 271.77 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.05/271.77 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.05x = 271.77 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.05x = 47,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,206.45/181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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