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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 249.96 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 249.96 and 170.72 is: 235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 249.96 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/249.96 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 249.96 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 42,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673.17/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.61

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