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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 250.38 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 250.38 and 172.32 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 250.38 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/250.38 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 250.38 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 43,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,145.48/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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