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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 271.92 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 271.92 and 171.36 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 271.92 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/271.92 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 271.92 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 46,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596.21/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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