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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 272.94 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 272.94 and 176.84 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 272.94 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/272.94 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 272.94 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 48,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266.71/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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