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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.50 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.50 and 173.24 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.50 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.50 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.50 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 47,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,207.90/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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