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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 272.97 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 272.97 and 174.54 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 272.97 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/272.97 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 272.97 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 47,644.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,644.18/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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