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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 271.86 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 271.86 and 120.30 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 271.86 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/271.86 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 271.86 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 32,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,704.76/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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