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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 272.13 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 272.13 and 170.74 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 272.13 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/272.13 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 272.13 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 46,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,463.18/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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