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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.62 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.62 and 170.39 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.62 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.62 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.62 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 46,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,279.97/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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