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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 250.68 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 250.68 and 171.30 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 250.68 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/250.68 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 250.68 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 42,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,941.48/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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