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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 250.58 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 250.58 and 171.21 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 250.58 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/250.58 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 250.58 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 42,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,900.95/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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