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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 271.79 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 271.79 and 59.41 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 271.79 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/271.79 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 271.79 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 16,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147.04/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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