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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 249.14 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 249.14 and 177.13 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 249.14 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/249.14 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 249.14 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 44,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130.17/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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