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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.38 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.38 and 172.52 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.38 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.38 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.38 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 46,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,991.00/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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