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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 271.45 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 271.45 and 104.22 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 271.45 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/271.45 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 271.45 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 28,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,290.65/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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