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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 251.20 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 251.20 and 169.70 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 251.20 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/251.20 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 251.20 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 42,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,627.60/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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