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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.01, 270.90 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.01, 270.90 and 112.58 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.01 : 270.90 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.01/270.90 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.01x = 270.90 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.01x = 30,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,496.57/181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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