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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 272.62 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 272.62 and 174.36 is: 261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 272.62 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/272.62 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 272.62 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 47,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,534.02/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.41

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