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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 250.94 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 250.94 and 175.92 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 250.94 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/250.94 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 250.94 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 44,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,145.36/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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