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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.44 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.44 and 112.44 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.44 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.44 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.44 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 30,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520.71/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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