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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 249.87 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 249.87 and 173.35 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 249.87 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/249.87 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 249.87 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 43,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314.95/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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