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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 270.71 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 270.71 and 129.53 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 270.71 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/270.71 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 270.71 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 35,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065.58/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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