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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 271.01 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 271.01 and 170.53 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 271.01 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/271.01 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 271.01 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 46,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,215.08/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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