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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 271.59 and 51.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 271.59 and 51.06 is: 76.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 271.59 = 51.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/271.59 = 51.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 271.59 × 51.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 13,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,868.21/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.59

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