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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 272.21 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 272.21 and 176.21 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 272.21 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/272.21 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 272.21 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 47,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966.12/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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