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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 270.20 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 270.20 and 176.94 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 270.20 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/270.20 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 270.20 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 47,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,808.30/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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