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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 272.13 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 272.13 and 176.78 is: 264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 272.13 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/272.13 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 272.13 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 48,107.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107.16/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.94

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