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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 249.80 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 249.80 and 173.13 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 249.80 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/249.80 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 249.80 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 43,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246.63/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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