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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 272.24 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 272.24 and 177.27 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 272.24 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/272.24 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 272.24 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 48,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,259.10/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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