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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 270.26 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 270.26 and 170.22 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 270.26 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/270.26 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 270.26 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 46,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,002.81/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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