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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 271.08 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 271.08 and 176.18 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 271.08 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/271.08 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 271.08 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 47,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757.52/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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