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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 250.32 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 250.32 and 173.20 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 250.32 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/250.32 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 250.32 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 43,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,355.42/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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