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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 251.01 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 251.01 and 171.47 is: 236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 251.01 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/251.01 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 251.01 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 43,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,039.43/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.84

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