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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 270.52 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 270.52 and 171.24 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 270.52 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/270.52 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 270.52 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 46,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,323.84/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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