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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 248.73 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 248.73 and 179.72 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 248.73 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/248.73 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 248.73 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 44,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,700.51/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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