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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 250.61 and 172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 250.61 and 172.03 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 250.61 = 172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/250.61 = 172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 250.61 × 172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 43,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,111.19/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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