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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 270.61 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 270.61 and 177.12 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 270.61 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/270.61 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 270.61 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 47,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,930.00/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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