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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 271.68 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 271.68 and 112.71 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 271.68 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/271.68 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 271.68 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 30,621.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621.05/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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