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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 250.04 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 250.04 and 170.33 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 250.04 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/250.04 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 250.04 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 42,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,588.49/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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