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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 249.22 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 249.22 and 177.04 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 249.22 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/249.22 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 249.22 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 44,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121.91/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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