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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.56 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.56 and 78.30 is: 117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.56 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.56 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.56 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 21,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263.15/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.46

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