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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 271.70 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 271.70 and 112.58 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 271.70 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/271.70 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 271.70 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 30,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587.51/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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