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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 272.36 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 272.36 and 174.18 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 272.36 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/272.36 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 272.36 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 47,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,438.79/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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