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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 274.13 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 274.13 and 175.62 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 274.13 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/274.13 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 274.13 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 48,141.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,141.83/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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