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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 249.75 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 249.75 and 171.40 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 249.75 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/249.75 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 249.75 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 42,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807.15/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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