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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 270.08 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 270.08 and 175.08 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 270.08 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/270.08 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 270.08 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 47,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285.61/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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