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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 272.10 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 272.10 and 181.13 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 272.10 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/272.10 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 272.10 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 49,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,285.47/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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