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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.57, 250.65 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.57, 250.65 and 170.77 is: 235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.57 : 250.65 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.57/250.65 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.57x = 250.65 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.57x = 42,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803.50/181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.74

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