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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.06, 272.83 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.06, 272.83 and 179.98 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.06 : 272.83 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.06/272.83 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.06x = 272.83 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.06x = 49,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103.94/181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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