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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 250.44 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 250.44 and 172.54 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 250.44 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/250.44 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 250.44 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 43,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,210.92/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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