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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.19, 271.78 and 51.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.19, 271.78 and 51.19 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.19 : 271.78 = 51.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.19/271.78 = 51.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.19x = 271.78 × 51.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.19x = 13,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,911.61/181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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