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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 271.98 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 271.98 and 174.18 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 271.98 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/271.98 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 271.98 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 47,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373.48/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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