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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 271.62 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 271.62 and 112.47 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 271.62 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/271.62 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 271.62 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 30,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549.10/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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