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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 271.23 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 271.23 and 119.98 is: 179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 271.23 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/271.23 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 271.23 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 32,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,542.18/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.79

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