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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 251.16 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 251.16 and 177.08 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 251.16 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/251.16 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 251.16 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 44,475.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,475.41/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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