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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 251.10 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 251.10 and 179.40 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 251.10 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/251.10 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 251.10 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 45,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,047.34/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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