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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 270.63 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 270.63 and 171.86 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 270.63 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/270.63 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 270.63 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 46,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,509.61/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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