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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 272.34 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 272.34 and 177.33 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 272.34 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/272.34 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 272.34 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 48,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,294.05/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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