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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 250.92 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 250.92 and 179.58 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 250.92 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/250.92 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 250.92 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 45,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060.21/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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