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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 251.76 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 251.76 and 179.52 is: 249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 251.76 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/251.76 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 251.76 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 45,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,195.96/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.40

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