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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 250.65 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 250.65 and 174.69 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 250.65 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/250.65 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 250.65 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 43,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,786.05/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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