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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.06, 271.65 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.06, 271.65 and 116.13 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.06 : 271.65 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.06/271.65 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.06x = 271.65 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.06x = 31,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,546.71/181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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