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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 273.31 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 273.31 and 177.19 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 273.31 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/273.31 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 273.31 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 48,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,426.67/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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