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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 272.04 and 172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 272.04 and 172.48 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 272.04 = 172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/272.04 = 172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 272.04 × 172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 46,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,921.46/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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