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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 271.70 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 271.70 and 175.34 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 271.70 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/271.70 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 271.70 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 47,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,637.64/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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