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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 251.28 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 251.28 and 174.87 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 251.28 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/251.28 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 251.28 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 43,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,941.33/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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