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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 272.43 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 272.43 and 174.12 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 272.43 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/272.43 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 272.43 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 47,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435.51/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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