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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 271.62 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 271.62 and 111.64 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 271.62 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/271.62 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 271.62 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 30,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,323.66/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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