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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.90, 250.86 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.90, 250.86 and 171.64 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.90 : 250.86 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.90/250.86 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.90x = 250.86 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.90x = 43,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,057.61/181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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