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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 271.62 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 271.62 and 112.60 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 271.62 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/271.62 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 271.62 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 30,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,583.73/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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