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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 250.14 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 250.14 and 174.34 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 250.14 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/250.14 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 250.14 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 43,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,607.29/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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