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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 270.90 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 270.90 and 112.56 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 270.90 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/270.90 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 270.90 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 30,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492.50/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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