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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 270 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 270 and 169.44 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 270 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/270 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 270 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 45,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,748.80/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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