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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 272.52 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 272.52 and 172.92 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 272.52 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/272.52 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 272.52 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 47,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124.16/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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