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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 272.01 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 272.01 and 172.76 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 272.01 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/272.01 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 272.01 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 46,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,991.09/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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