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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 375.53 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 375.53 and 181.73 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 375.53 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/375.53 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 375.53 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 68,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,242.28/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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