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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 272.87 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 272.87 and 174.07 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 272.87 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/272.87 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 272.87 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 47,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,498.48/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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