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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 248.27 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 248.27 and 176.12 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 248.27 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/248.27 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 248.27 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 43,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,725.31/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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