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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 270.53 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 270.53 and 177.09 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 270.53 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/270.53 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 270.53 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 47,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,907.27/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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