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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.66, 271.80 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.66, 271.80 and 170.72 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.66 : 271.80 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.66/271.80 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.66x = 271.80 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.66x = 46,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401.70/181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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