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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 250.65 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 250.65 and 172.44 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 250.65 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/250.65 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 250.65 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 43,222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,222.09/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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