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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 250.94 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 250.94 and 171.74 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 250.94 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/250.94 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 250.94 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 43,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,096.44/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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