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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.90, 272.49 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.90, 272.49 and 171.10 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.90 : 272.49 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.90/272.49 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.90x = 272.49 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.90x = 46,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623.04/181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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