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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 271.41 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 271.41 and 172.80 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 271.41 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/271.41 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 271.41 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 46,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,899.65/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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