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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 250.20 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 250.20 and 173.16 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 250.20 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/250.20 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 250.20 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 43,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,324.63/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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