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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 271.24 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 271.24 and 175.85 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 271.24 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/271.24 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 271.24 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 47,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,695.76/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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