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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 249.66 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 249.66 and 172.62 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 249.66 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/249.66 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 249.66 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 43,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,096.31/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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