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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 273.01 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 273.01 and 175.92 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 273.01 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/273.01 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 273.01 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 48,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,027.92/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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