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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 250.67 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 250.67 and 172.31 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 250.67 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/250.67 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 250.67 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 43,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,192.95/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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