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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 271.53 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 271.53 and 174.56 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 271.53 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/271.53 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 271.53 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 47,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,396.92/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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