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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 249.93 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 249.93 and 172.41 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 249.93 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/249.93 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 249.93 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 43,090.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,090.43/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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