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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.19, 271.82 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.19, 271.82 and 78.46 is: 117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.19 : 271.82 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.19/271.82 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.19x = 271.82 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.19x = 21,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,326.51/181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.70

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