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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.19, 271.79 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.19, 271.79 and 65.66 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.19 : 271.79 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.19/271.79 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.19x = 271.79 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.19x = 17,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,844.04/181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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