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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.79, 272.92 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.79, 272.92 and 175.87 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.79 : 272.92 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.79/272.92 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.79x = 272.92 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.79x = 47,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998.67/181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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