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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 270.63 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 270.63 and 178.47 is: 266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 270.63 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/270.63 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 270.63 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 48,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,299.34/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.07

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