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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.19, 271.58 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.19, 271.58 and 78.45 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.19 : 271.58 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.19/271.58 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.19x = 271.58 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.19x = 21,305.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,305.06/181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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