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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 272.60 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 272.60 and 169.32 is: 253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 272.60 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/272.60 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 272.60 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 46,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,156.63/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.66

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