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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 271.59 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 271.59 and 98.78 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 271.59 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/271.59 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 271.59 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 26,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,827.97/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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