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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.81, 272.91 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.81, 272.91 and 170.05 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.81 : 272.91 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.81/272.91 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.81x = 272.91 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.81x = 46,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,408.35/181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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