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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.19, 250.13 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.19, 250.13 and 170.69 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.19 : 250.13 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.19/250.13 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.19x = 250.13 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.19x = 42,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,693.87/181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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