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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 273.23 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 273.23 and 181.02 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 273.23 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/273.23 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 273.23 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 49,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,460.09/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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