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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.74 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.74 and 59.43 is: 89.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.74 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.74 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.74 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 16,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150.42/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.16

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