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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 272.10 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 272.10 and 120.24 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 272.10 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/272.10 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 272.10 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 32,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,717.30/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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