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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.87, 252.72 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.87, 252.72 and 179.99 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.87 : 252.72 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.87/252.72 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.87x = 252.72 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.87x = 45,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,487.07/181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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