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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 273.30 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 273.30 and 169.20 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 273.30 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/273.30 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 273.30 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 46,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,242.36/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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