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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 270.53 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 270.53 and 174.28 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 270.53 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/270.53 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 270.53 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 47,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,147.97/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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