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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 271.83 and 78.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 271.83 and 78.43 is: 117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 271.83 = 78.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/271.83 = 78.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 271.83 × 78.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 21,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319.63/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.68

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