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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 250.56 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 250.56 and 173.85 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 250.56 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/250.56 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 250.56 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 43,559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,559.86/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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