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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 250.74 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 250.74 and 173.16 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 250.74 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/250.74 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 250.74 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 43,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,418.14/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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