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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 270.14 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 270.14 and 175.10 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 270.14 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/270.14 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 270.14 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 47,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,299.29/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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